Today, the website of the Official Nintendo Magazine UK announced the highly anticipated European release date of the upcoming Pokémon Black and White Versions, confirming the previously rumored release date of March 4, 2011. These games will make history, being the first main series games to be released in Europe before the United States.

Previously, Pokémon Dash saw a release in Europe three days before the United States, whereas PokéPark Wii had a European release of just less than four months before the United States.

Update: The official Australian website has revealed that the Australian and New Zealand release will be on March 10, 2011.